Thomas Griffin
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 8, 2021
1941 - 2021
OBITUARY
Thomas (Tommy, Tom) Griffin of Surfside Beach, SC formerly of New Hyde Park, NY passed away peacefully in his home on December 6, 2021 with his family by his side at the age of 80. Tommy was such a unquie man, some might say a legend, full of life and deeply loved his family. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, devoted father of Noel, Lisa, Michele and son in law John. Cherished grandfather (Poppi) of Trevor, Morgan Thomas and Hailey. Loving brother to Bridie, Mary, Mike, Lena, Patricia, late Francie. Rita, Josephine, Patrick and Paul. Tommy is also survived by his many adored nieces and nephews. Tommy will always be remembered for his passion and competitiveness for sports, football, hurling, the (KING) of Handball, Paddleball and Golf. Tommy had a single digit handicap in golf and was extremely proud of achieving 3 holes in one. Tommy never left anyone on the side, always rooting for the underdog. Having served his apprenticeship as a carpenter in Ireland, he brought his skills to the United States in 1963 and he continued in his profession until his retirement at age 55. Tom and his Beth enjoyed the rest of his life on many golf courses and passed the love of the game onto his children and grandchildren. He touched the lives of many young and old and will never be forgotten. He was AWESOME!!
VISITATION
Sunday, December 12
2:00 - 4:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:00 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Monday, December 13
10:45 AM
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church
45 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park, NY
Private Cremation
Keeping all of you in my prayers & thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. No matter how long we are blessed to have them, it's never long enough. Uncle Tommy will be missed terribly by all who knew & loved him. Cherish the wonderful memories. That's what he would want you to do. Love, Eileen
Thinking of the family during this difficult time. Tommy will be greatly missed. Hoping that the Griffin brothers are together.
— Margaret, Kieran, Sandra, Jennifer and Craig
Sympathy to the Griffin family on the passing of Tommy, may you take comfort in all of the happy memories you share. Pete &Patricia Dillon Doonbeg, Co Clare.
Dear Aunt Betty, Noel, Lisa & Michelle,
Uncle Tommy meant so much to me and I will cherish my memories forever. I am so saddened by the news and am thinking of you all during this difficult time. Xoxo. Love, Heather Angeles (Griffin)
Dear Aunt Betty, Noel, Lisa, and Michele, We are all so saddened by the loss of Uncle Tommy. We have such fond memories of him....what a wonderful man! May he rest in peace....and be reunited with his brother, our dad, and all that have passed before him. Thinking of you all and sending so much love! The Riordan Cousins xxxoo